Black filmmakerâs life detailed in new film

By Ryan Bachman
The Metropolitan

Auraria students of all backgrounds may experience the life of one diverse filmmaker and her voyage of self-discovery and fellowship.

Aurariaâs Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans Student Services, The Institute for Womenâs Studies and Services,
Forever Nubian Productions and Equality Colorado are sponsoring a one-time showing of The Watermelon Woman, in celebration of Black History Month,

The Watermelon Woman, a film by Cheryl Dunye, is the story of a 20-something black lesbian filmmaker. The movie chronicles her process of creating a documentary about Fae Richards, a black 1930âs film actress.
The making of the the documentary lead Dunye to explore her own quest for identity, community and love.

Besides Dunyeâs story, the feature length presentation also includes cameo performances by notable figures, including Camille Paglia, Toshi Reagon, Brian Freeman, Cheryl Clark and Sarah Schulman.

A discussion, led by Dunye and producer Alexandra Juhasz, will follow the film.

The Watermelon Woman will be shown on Feb. 13 from 11-1:30 p.m. in the Tivoli, rooms 320 A and B, on the Auraria Campus.